Dear Friend,
In the groundbreaking book Bowling Alone (2000), sociologist Dr. Robert Putnam outlines how recent generations of American society are suffering a deficit in overall social capital. Part of the observation is that Americans are siting back and assuming someone else will do the work that needs to get done. The larger part of society, including Generation Alpha, Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X wait to participate, to volunteer, or to get engaged with the explicit concern that a commitment might prevent them from the instant mobility required to pivot toward something (only possibly) more special.
In many ways, Saint Andrew's tag line - Gather, Learn, Love - is an antidote to the isolation that comes from a society that is largely... bowling alone. The call to community, which echoes from our communion with Christ, is repeated by Saint Andrew Parish over and over with transformational results. As you read week after week of the many opportunities to gather, volunteer, learn more, and act more boldly with your faith, don't be shy! Take a step and join us in the joyful pursuit of being disciples of Jesus!
More information and key notifications for Saint Andrew Parish are listed below.
Children's Garage Sale
The Saint Andrew Children's Garage Sale is Saturday, May 18th from 8:00am - 11:30am. Start cleaning out your closets, basements, garages and attics now! This is your chance to finally donate that train set, doll house, stroller and a multitude of clothes that just take up space! Information about times to donate items and how you can help can be found in this weekend's online bulletin. To volunteer please email Julie Richards at Julie@standrew.org
Become a Eucharistic Minister
We're in need of communion ministers! A training session for new communion ministers will be held on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 PM in the Church. The training takes less than an hour, and, once trained, the schedule is very flexible. This is a great way to serve your community, and your help is greatly needed. Please RSVP to Deacon Mark, mark@standrew.org. Also let Mark know if you can't make Tuesday but are interested in becoming a communion minister so we can schedule additional training opportunities.
Deacon Eric Update
Deacon Eric Sorensen was diagnosed with ALS late last year. ALS is a progressive nervous system disease, and Eric's symptoms have progressed rapidly. His muscles have weakened to the point that he's immobile, but his sharp wit and happy smile still shine through. His deep faith and trust in the Lord is evident.
In addition to remembering Eric and his wife, Rita, in your prayers, please take a moment to write a note of encouragement. He loves receiving mail. Mail your card or note to Deacon Eric Sorensen, care of Saint Andrew Parish, 3546 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60657.
In addition to remembering Eric and his wife, Rita, in your prayers, please take a moment to write a note of encouragement. He loves receiving mail. Mail your card or note to Deacon Eric Sorensen, care of Saint Andrew Parish, 3546 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60657.
For your convenience, we've included a copy of the Sunday bulletin below.
We're called to participate fully in Mass by engagement with our mind, our heart, and our lived experiences through and with each other. Each week, a catechist from Saint Andrew invites us to join in the conversation question asked in our "Celebrating Sunday Mass with Families 2023-24" book from Liturgy Training Publications. Click on the link and start a conversation going to prepare you and your household for Mass.
Join us for Mass
4:00pm on Saturdays
and 9:00am, 11:00am, and 5:00pm on Sundays.
If for any reason you can not attend in person, please watch our live stream of the Sunday 9:00am Mass in real time, or as a recording throughout the day. Click on the image below to be brought to the live stream.
